After the brand joined with Timberland for the release of some high-end leather work boots, a new pair of Gucci shoes, dubbed the 'Tiger Espadrilles,' was revealed by the upscale label.
The uppers, made from coated-canvas, boast Gucci's iconic branding, as well as the the image of a tiger that it's often associated with itself. Depicted in traditional fashion, the menacing animal's stripes are drawn as in a jagged but uniform way, while its teeth are bared in a roar.
Bright green foliage surrounds the tiger on the Gucci shoes and the background is overtaken by light beige. In order to give the casual design a bit of a more refined look, the brand lined the opening with deep chocolate leather.
What's Driving This Trend
- High-end Designer Shoes
- Expansion of high-end designer shoes using premium materials and unique designs, such as Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles.
- Coated-canvas Materials
- Increased use of coated-canvas materials in designer fashion, as seen in Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles.
- Animal-themed Designs
- Continued popularity of animal-themed designs in fashion, as demonstrated by Gucci's use of a tiger design in their shoes.
Who This Affects Most
- Luxury Fashion
- Luxury fashion industry is introducing new, premium materials and unique designs, such as Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles.
- Fashion Accessories
- Fashion accessories retailers are incorporating coated-canvas materials into their products, drawing inspiration from Gucci's Tiger Espadrilles.
- Animal-inspired Fashion
- Animal-inspired fashion brands are incorporating animal designs into their products, following in Gucci's example of using a tiger design in their shoes.
